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Diaper Delivery Service Reviews (Diapers.com, Amazon Mom, and The Honest Company)

With the price of being a new parent rising, many moms are turning to diaper delivery service suppliers in order to get products. These services are intended to make Mom's life easier by providing her with everything she needs to manage baby. Three of the companies who provide this service are called Diaper.com, Amazon Mom, and Honest.com. This article features a review of each of these services and a summary that will help you decide which service best fits your needs. Each service was reviewed using Huggies Snug and Dry Size 3 Economy Case, including 222 diapers, and its equivalent (at the Honest Company). Diapers.com  Benefits A mother using Diapers.com will find an extensive collection of baby items available for reasonable prices.   A case of Huggies Snug and Dry Size 3 Economy Case, including 222 diapers, is $49.99.   Any order above $49 has free 2-Day shipping.  (There are NO EXCLUSIONS to this, which means stroller, dog food, deterg

Meal Emergency Ingredients for a Working Mother's Kitchen

We've all been there.  Five things to finish at the end of the day before picking up the children from their various childcare providers and having no idea about what to make for dinner.  Since every penny counts, picking up a quick meal is not always the best option.  Below is a list of ingredients that I've found indispensable in my kitchen.  With a husband, preschooler , and infant at home, my list dad and kid-approved.    Eggs Milk Cheese Pasta Tomato Sauce Flour Applesauce Frozen Chicken Nuggets Bread Bag of Canne d/Frozen Veggies Each one of these items was chosen for its affordability and versatility.  In a meal emergency, you have options with a fridge and pantry stocked with these items .  These are not the healthiest options for dinner, but they will satisfy a family. Some meal ideas include: Breakfast for dinner (omelets, french toast, eggs, etc.) Pasta Night! Mac n Cheese (Pasta, Cheese, Flour, and Eggs) Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Chicken N

Moms With Real Lives

Earlier today, I ha d a conversation with my own mother regarding the Real Housewives shows.  I must admit, I have spent an hour or two taking in these shows.  The storyline (virtually the same for each show--women with a lot of money who are involved in bad relationships self destruct) has me perplexed. Aren't we interesting?  Does it take millions of dollars and lavish parties to make a woman interesting?  While I don't suggest that I deserve millions of dollars more than the next guy, I do suggest that I (and most of you) work a lot harder than the majority of these ladies to keep our households running.   Now, I don't know about you, but I don't have time to fight with anyone, nevertheless gossip about it to another living soul.  I spend every moment that I have managing my family and work commitments.  An average day in my house goes something like this: Wake up Nurse Baby Shower  Wake up Preschooler Feed Baby and Preschooler Clean up Baby Dress and

Do Our Children Need Tracking Devices?

How often do you hear about a child being involved in an abduction or a close call?  Believe it or not, I hear about one about once a year.   Is it time that we begin to encourage our children to wear a GPS device everywhere that they go?  Would something like this even help our children should they find themselves in a precarious situation? Recently, I was introduced to the Amber Alert GPS, and I have to say that I was intrigued.  The Amber Alert GPS is a small device that you put in a discrete location on your child.  (The device is about the size of a pack of Trident gum.)  The device reports the location of your child every 5 minutes to your smartphone or computer.   The system is deemed "Mom-Friendly" by the manufacturers.  I would have to agree with them, as the system is extremely easy to set up and to navigate.  In fact, I'm not the only one, many television stations have reported on this technology over the last few years, including the CBS Early